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Charles Blow, Dr. Oni Blackstock Discuss Omicron, COVID Surges
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10:34Now PlayingThe U.S. broke the all-time high for daily infections at 1.4 million.
Experts say the number of positive cases, however, is likely higher than databases show, as millions of at-home rapid tests may go unreported every day.
In another illustration of omicron’s impact on the country, the record-breaking spike in hospitalizations has prompted more local officials to declare states of emergency.
Although the virus has stretched to nearly every corner of society, it is the unvaccinated at the greatest risk.
Dr. Oni Blackstock, founder and executive director of Health Justice, joins Charles Blow on “Prime” to discuss.
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